Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States today, accounting for nearly a quarter of total deaths. Due to advancements in cancer management, specifically in the areas of surveillance, early diagnosis, and utilization of evidenced-based therapies, there has been an increase in the number of survivors in the United States. As at 2007, there were over 11 million cancer survivors in the United States and this number is projected to reach 15 million by the end of 2010. Investigations into the quality of life experienced by these survivors have therefore become necessary if these survivors are to be effectively managed through their course of cancer.